My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Arts Alliance Illinois executive director Claire Rice to talk about continuing efforts to secure funding for the arts.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about 2020 and look ahead to 2021.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to 3Arts Executive Director Esther Grimm about arts funding in the time of COVID-19 and the organization’s annual Awards Celebration.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Arts Alliance Illinois executive director Claire Rice about the impacts COVID-19 is having on the local arts community and efforts to secure economic relief.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about the city’s music festivals and what’s next.
The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Red Tape Theatre’s production of WE ARE PUSSY RIOT (OR EVERYTHING IS P.R.). Later, a discussion about how Illinois’ new capital bill will help certain arts-related projects.